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Fab5 Young Professional Awards Celebration
Thursday, January 23rd | 6:00 - 8:30 pm
The Hotel Ithaca | 222 S Cayuga St
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The Fab5 Awards celebrate excellence in five key categories, highlighting the diverse talents driving our community forward. With the generous support of presenting sponsor AmeriCU, this year's awards will showcase remarkable individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, community service, and professional achievement. Over 70 nominations were submitted by community members and we are pleased to announce the 2024 Fab5 Awards Winners:
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Business Leader of the Year, Sponsored by Travis Hyde: Herb Alexander, AVP, People & Culture, Chief Diversity Officer at Cayuga Health Systems
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Volunteer of the Year, Sponsored by Finger Lakes Wealth Management: Kerry Anne Buckman, Volunteer Coordinator, Porchfest
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Emerging Leader of the Year: Courtney Owens, Strategic Corporate Partnerships, Tompkins Cortland Community College
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Not-for-Profit Leader of the Year, Sponsored by Cayuga Health: Megan Omohundro, Executive Director, Community School of Music and Arts
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Industry Leader of the Year, Sponsored by USC Builds: Sarah Schnabel, Co-Owner, LaMorte Electric Heating and Cooling
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Chamber 101: Maximize Your Membership
Friday, January 3rd | 9:30 - 11:00 am
Virtual | Zoom
Chamber 101 is designed for members looking to begin, continue, or further involvement with the Chamber. This event allows members to learn about Chamber programs, resources, and events and how to get involved to make the most of your membership.
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Small Business Roundtable
Tuesday, January 7th | 9:00 - 10:30 am
Buffalo Street Books | 215 N Cayuga
Small Business Roundtable is for organization leaders and business owners/managers with 50 or fewer employees to come together and discuss challenges and share successes in their work. Bring your biggest challenge, opportunity, or need to your peers for feedback, problem solving, accountability and more in a safe, supportive, confidential space.
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Business After Hours
Tuesday, January 7th | 9:00 - 10:30 am
Coltivare | 235 S Cayuga
We are excited to join Coltivare as our host! This event offers our members a special opportunity to share ideas and build connections. Held at various locations in Tompkins County, this gathering is the perfect place to form long-lasting partnerships. There will be a lovely spread of food, a cash bar, and door prizes.
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Business After Hours Annual Pass
Chamber Members: save up to $70 on registration for the monthly Business After Hours events and support the Tompkins Chamber by paying in advance for all monthly BAH events, January through December 2025. Individual registration for each BAH is $10 in advance for Chamber members and $15 at the door. $100 (Regularly $120-$170) Forget about having to remember to register and just breeze through registration. Your name badge will be waiting for you. Offer expires February 11, 2025.
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Unity in Shades Roundtable
Monday, January 13th | 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Tres Leches | 403 College Ave
This Roundtable aims to cultivate an environment where professionals of color can forge significant relationships, engage in discussions pertinent to our experiences in both business and non-profit sectors, and enhance the visibility of multicultural individuals in Tompkins County. Our Roundtables serve as peer affinity groups, providing a confidential setting for sharing insights, seeking advice, and obtaining mentorship.
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Community Conversations
Thursday, January 16th | 11:00 - 12:30 pm
St. Luke Lutheran Church | 109 Oak Ave
Community Conversations serve as a forum for the Tompkins Chamber and Visit Ithaca to engage leaders of businesses and organizations in different localities within Tompkins County and allow us to better understand and support the unique needs of each community. All business owners, non-profit leaders, and government officials are invited to attend.
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Downtown Visitor Center Hours | Located inside the Tompkins Center for History & Culture on the Ithaca Commons, the visitor center is open Monday-Saturday 10am to 5pm. Closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1. | |
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January "New Year, Best You" Chambergram Features | This January, we'd like to feature member businesses that focus on mental health, wellness, self-care, & success coaching. If you'd like to be featured, please email Libby Feltis with your logo/photo, a link to your web page, and a small blurb (six lines max) about your business. These features will be placed for free under this "Member News" section of the Chambergram. | |
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Get Noticed in the New Year!
Host or Sponsor a Chamber Event
| Is your business looking to connect with the community more in the new year? Consider hosting or sponsoring one of our many Chamber events. Email our events coordinator, Aleshia Akers, for more information. | |
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Request a Meeting or Support from SBDC Counselor Michael Herceg
Use the link below to fill out an intake for to request services or a meeting with Michael Herceg. We are excited to host SBDC Counseling two days a week, right in our office! Many thanks to our sponsor Tompkins Community Bank.
Request Services Here >
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Live + Work in Ithaca community relocation guides are available!
If your business or organization would like to have some copies on hand – for your recruiting needs, or to share with visitors who are chatting about relocating to the area – please contact Shelby Green at info@tompkinschamber.org. Also, a digital version of the guide is available at the link below!
Grab the digital version of the guide here >
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